Cultivation
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group)
In Brussels sprout cultivar characteristics, this is a market category indicating the suitability of sprouts for retail sale without deep freezing.
In the reference 19 varieties crop Brussels sprouts, where this is mentioned in the description.
For this crop, the characteristic signifies that the variety is intended for fresh produce sales rather than industrial processing. Modern breeding focuses on reducing glucosinolate content, which diminishes bitterness and allows the sprouts to be used in fresh salads after thin slicing.
Brussels sprouts are characterized by a limited shelf life and a rapid loss of marketability when sold fresh. Labeling a variety as suitable for this use implies the necessity for expedited logistics and crop distribution immediately after harvest.
General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts